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Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
My camshaft has a notch in it like it should have a key (similar to the crankshaft), as does the pulley. The pully has a key slot as well as a round plug. I don't recall there being a key in the shaft, and the pully does go on tightly with just the round plug filling the camshaft groove.
Subaruparts.com does not show a key for this, but it does show the crankshaft key. This makes me think there is not supposed to be one. Before I go and do something stupid, can someone tell me if there should or should not be a key on the pulley or the camshaft? Thanks everyone, I see the finish line now!!! PS - I have a good number of pictures to help add to the Timing Belt How To. I think a concise document with pictures would help tremendously. This is not a hard task, it's just tedious. Last edited by clarkerussell; 03-03-2011 at 06:47 PM. |
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
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![]() A round key in a square hole ![]() Use some locktight on the round plug. Harvey.
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
So how would you use locktight on that? I understand using it on the bolt, but why the key hole?
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
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You can see the type of wear that takes place here. ![]() Harvey.
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, but I think something is missing.
So does anyone know why there is a key hole on the pulley? Is it to just to confuse us?
Last edited by clarkerussell; 03-04-2011 at 08:34 AM. |
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
If both the pulley and the cam are in good shape and there is a nice snug fit between the two then I would think that would not happen. Not saying that the thread locker on the keyway is a bad idea, but just that it should not be necessary in a properly toleranced set-up. I would also venture to say that a loose timing belt could add to the chance of that kind of damage occuring.
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Re: Putting the camshaft pully back on, is there supposed to be a key?
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![]() Using a Lock Tight product on these fits, is very good assurance. Loose timing belt ![]() ![]() Harvey.
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